
When the jazz world gets its usual recap, Canadian music is usually squeezed out by a large number of albums from New York and elsewhere.
But for Canadian listeners who know where to find jazz music, the music produced in Toronto, Montreal, California and even Ottawa in 2016 stood out.
Jazz players in Canada put some wonderful recordings in the front and middle.
In these two albums, 2016 best jazz albums of the year conducted a comprehensive survey of jazz from
From the bop to the Jazz, to the pure music that also uses improvisation.
In addition, this year even produced a jazz CD called "great Regina pizza debate.
While fashionistas who distribute the Polaris Awards and the country's major jazz radio broadcasts may pass through a dozen albums below, creative, in-the-
Music should find them.
As a reward, there are six honors to be mentioned, because what a wonderful year it is for Canadian jazz.
Montreal trumpet, composer and band conductor Sullivan says his new two-
The CD set was sparked by his "nostalgic" love for great bands like Quincy Jones and Sade Jones (it doesn't matter ).
Still, the unfamiliar environment feels fresh and even excessive
The size, full of Sullivan's original creative sound and exquisite craftsmanship, is distributed in three ambitious suites.
Energetic riffs such as hormenmclin, Andrei LERU, Donnie Kennedy and Jean Frechette in Montreal, and Toronto Guitar Star Lorn Lovsky, soundThe always-Toronto-
The pianist and composer reiterated his eclectic and Sky
This amazing piano chord music quartet is highly artistic in original music.
While smaller pieces that combine jazz improvisation with the rigor and sound of classical music will feel forced, the deep artistic feel of Braid is natural, life --
Like even revelation.
The first record of Montreal composer and saxophone player Philip c. Tesse was chagrin and impressive, 13-
Orchestra and high-energy, A-
List soloists in American formS.
David Binny, alto saxophone player
Young Toronto
The pianist perfectly combines poetry with music.
Her carefully arranged work draws on pop, classical, folk, and jazz, but thanks to the pure, charming singing of feliciti Williams, the album's various options feel unified
The tolorton man, a composer worthy of wider contact and a long man, released an evocative, meaty music disc to the level of whimsical music.
Sigesund's team stands out for its unique advantages0f-a-
The band's American players, including keyboard player Gary Versace and violinist Mark Feldman, are all very influential. Fifteen years —far too long! —
In more-in-
Demand the Toronto pianist's 2001 debut album and follow-up this year-up, The Waves.
This is a sparkling post.
Bop quintet is recorded with the striking work of Restivo and guarantees to give his peers the best level.
White is the idol of Sir Montreal. he can not only play the piano, but also play the drum.
Only recording this year. This Spanish-
The theme one is his piano-playing quintet album, featuring Toronto tenor saxophone giant Kirk McDonald.
White's noisy, drum-driving fans will also be happy with his album, giving some to the drummer, who and drummer Dave Lane are behind their respective albums, A series of exuberant musicians were pushed through more white originals.
In recent years, Jason sisters have been on many albums and concertsNew York-
Trumpets based in trum and Montreal
Saxophone player Christine-
There is an iconic sound, and the most important thing is to integrate the wending, world-
Solo with Kristin's lyrical composition class.
This small ensemble CD usually maintains this formula, although Kristin on the saxophone has reached a new height, the U. S.
Guitar genius Ben MOND is a card that is active on the stage. On this disc —
This is an exception because it focuses on the cover and not the original
The highly respected Toronto Saxophone and his dragon
Time player Reg Schwager on guitar and Steve Wallace on bass enjoy the perfect rapport, reflecting the perfect swing and musical elegance. After a 14-
Intermittent year, famousstarelectric-
The jazz band reunited in 2016 and released twenty.
For saxwood (saxophonist Mike Murley, trumpeter/keyboard player Brad Turner, bassist Chris Tarry, and drummer Ian Froman) it doesn't seem like a long layoffToronto-
BasedBunnett is a talent for a soprano saxophone and flute, all of herCuban, all-
The female band released a strong sequel to 2015 Junowinning debut.
This is another exciting album full of vibrant vocals, simple rhythms and complex but folk songs. Toronto-
Cellist Downing from Ottawa and clarinist Kakura and guitarist Elias combine to make people Bright and closechamber-
Jazz by sorrow, weirdness and heaven.
Great Regina pizza debate (Addo), Ted Warren council, Forest Grove (independence), Alison O Foursquare;
Satellite Myriad3 (Alma records );
Transit by Alex Goodman (Records of origin );
Andrew Downing Otterville (Independent );